カレー

• 読み: カレー
• ローマ字: karee
• 発音: /ka.ɾeː/

意味

Curry; especially Japanese-style curry. One of the most popular home-cooked meals in Japan.

A katakana loanword referring primarily to Japanese curry (カレーライス), which is thicker and sweeter than Indian or Thai curries. Typically made with a roux, meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions served over rice. Considered a national comfort food and a staple in school cafeterias and military mess halls.

例文

1. 日曜日に家族でカレーを作りました。
2. 学校の給食でカレーが出ると嬉しいです。
3. 辛いカレーと甘いカレー、どちらが好きですか。

使い方ガイド

場面: food, cooking, daily life

トーン: casual

起源と歴史

Borrowed from English 'curry,' which itself comes from Tamil 'kari.' Curry was introduced to Japan by the British Navy in the late 19th century and adapted into the distinctive Japanese style.

文化的背景

時代: Meiji Period

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal